Wonderful Dieppe
John went and Alan went.
ByeBye Blighty
Dieppe, here we come
Dieppe is Wonderful
First thing to do is to register, get your badge and make friends with the Badge Ladies
Here is the little house where John stayed with Anne and Roger
Just peep around the corner of our street - KITES !
So many Kite makers.
These delightful ladies were from Austria.
Here is one of their kites - Music to the Eyes !
Peter Westergaard sent a lovely film of Minkey and his kite. Thank you Peter.
* click on the picture to see the film *
Minkey soon starts to amaze the crowds and delight the children
The Grand Parade with the most amazing Stilt Dancers
Here they are later with their exotic Bird costumes
* Click picture to see the film *
Minkey makes friends wherever he goes
Dressed for the occasion, Minkey is the life and soul of the party - of course.
Outside (for a smoke, of course), John saw this lovely moon
Meanwhile, whilst John is outside, Minkey disgraces himself
We walk home beside the harbour after the party
Next morning, we find Minkey with his feet up on the fireplace.
What can you say ? 
Exquisite Kites made using Honesty seed cases
One morning, we found the little fellow flying the seagull !
... and another morning, swinging on the chandelier.
This little fellow certainly knows how to enjoy himself.
Here is a view from our house
La Mer et les cailloux sur la plage
Time to explore Old Dieppe...
Here is the 18th century stagecoach terminus of the Dieppe-Rouen route.
Entrancence from the street The stables with accomodation for the drivers above
It was here that John met Claudine Hardy; a lovely old lady who was eager to show him around.
Time to leave 13 Rue Des Cordiers
Goodbye Dieppe .... a bientot
Home on the ferry. Tired but happy -- very happy.
